CPR and defibrillator training sessions at Deeplish Community Centre

CPR and defibrillator training sessions at Deeplish Community Centre

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Two sessions on CPR and defibrillator use have recently taken place at Deeplish Community Centre.

On Tuesday Lauren Roberts with Aaron Hirst, Community Safety Advisors from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service with volunteer Michelle Mack delivered a session on CPR to Talk English learners at Deeplish.

Ms Roberts demonstrated how to resuscitate someone in case of cardiac arrest. All the participants were trained and involved in practical performing of CPR in case of emergency to support people and save lives.

Jamila Waheed, RMBC Talk English Project tutor thanked Ms Roberts and colleagues for their valuable practical skills session for all participants.

Another session was also delivered for the centre based staff and volunteers on Thursday, on how to practice CPR and the use of a defibrillator.

Lisa Kimpton, Public Health & Wellbeing Health Connections Team Co-Ordinator with colleague Shakila Bano, trained staff and volunteers at the centre on CPR and how to use the recently provided Defibrillator.

Again a very clear message was given on the first few minutes of any emergency, particularly cardiac arrest. Ms Kimpton gave some statistics on how fewer people were able to survive in UK compared to some other countries where CPR is compulsory. Therefore, she explained, it is very important that the community is aware of this life saving equipment and how to use it.

Sohail Ahmad, manager at Deeplish Community, said: "We continue to train and inform community members in life saving skills and use of CPR techniques and defibrillator equipment to support anyone in need. The centre will continue prompting health awareness for the community actively. "